One of the great things about the modern American electric grid is that power almost always flows when we need it. Given our dependence on electricity, it’s understandable why portable generators are popular when the power goes out and stays out for a while.
But generators can cause more harm than good if not used properly. In honor of Electrical Safety Month, recognized each May, I want to give you a...
As April begins the first full month of the new season, things around us begin to change. Change is the one constant in our lives we can all depend on. With this thought in mind, it is time for me to say goodbye to you, our members.
I want to thank those of you that have supported the efforts positioning the cooperative to serve the membership for years to come. In four years much has been accomplished. We have increased the...
In this edition I want to take a moment to make sure all our members are aware and informed of two very important topics that coincide each year with the month of March. The first is the increased activity in our construction program and the other is an open call for individuals interested in running for a position as a Cooperative Director. Let’s talk about our construction program first as it pertains directly to the safety of our line personnel!
This month’s article is the fifth in a five part series. This series has been focused on regulatory policies that could eventually have an impact on the price of electricity purchased from our power supplier and delivered to you, our members. Regular readers of this column will know that I have discussed concerns stemming from regulatory policymaking in various forums in the past.
There...
This month’s article is the fourth in a five part series that will run through February of 2013. This series is focused on regulatory policies that could eventually have an impact on the price of electricity purchased from our power supplier and delivered to you, our members. Regular readers of this column will know that I have discussed concerns stemming from regulatory policymaking in various forums in the past.
This month’s article is the third in a five part series that will run through February of 2013. This series is focused on regulatory policies that could eventually have an impact on the price of electricity purchased from our power supplier and delivered to you, our members. Regular readers of this column will know that I have discussed concerns stemming from regulatory policymaking in various forums in the past.
This month’s article is the second in a five part series that will run through February of 2013. This series is focused on regulatory policies that could eventually have an impact on the price of electricity purchased from our power supplier and delivered to you, our members. Regular readers of this column will know that I have discussed concerns stemming from regulatory policymaking in various forums in the past.
This month’s article will kick off another five part series that will run from now through February of 2013. This series will focus on regulatory policies that will eventually have an impact on the price of electricity purchased from our power supplier and delivered to you, our members. Regular readers of this column know that I have discussed concerns stemming from regulatory policymaking in various forums in the past.
Since March, these articles have focused on communicating information about Tipmont’s rates and rate structure changes. In the course of those communications, there was discussion of electric distribution system and technology improvements that began in late 2009 and will continue for the next few years. These improvements are aimed primarily at increasing load capacity and service reliability. Service reliability is extremely important...
Another annual meeting has passed and as always I want to start the August article by thanking the members that came out and exercised your right to elect your representatives on Tipmont’s Board of Directors. One of the things that makes a cooperative different is the fact our members are owners. As such, you have the right to elect the directors that set policy and provide oversight on your behalf.
As you all...
